Monday, July 31st, 2023
By William Kincaid
A tree crashed into a home, displacing occupants, and three barn-like structures were destroyed during storms that passed through the area early Saturday morning.
The heads of local emergency management agencies, though, said they had no reports of injuries. They also indicated no tornadoes had been confirmed in either Mercer County or Auglaize County. [More]
Obituaries on July 31st, 2023
John J. Bihn, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home. [More]
Clyde R. Wicker, 81, of St. Marys, OH died at 7:51 a.m. Saturday July 29, 2023 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Patricia A. (Garman) Stachler, age 78, of Philothea died on Sunday, July 30, 20 [More]
Darlene Kay Marsee, 79, of Rockford passed away on July 29, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital. [More]
MSgt (Retired) Todd Gregory Fogt (58) was called home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2022. [More]
Local pictures on July 31st, 2023
Subscriber stories on July 31st, 2023
Border collies entertain crowds at Auglaize fair
WAPAKONETA - On a grassy expanse of fairground off the midway on a sunny Sunday afternoon, father-and-son border collies intently govern the movements of a flock of noisy ducks, a task deeply ingrained in their breeding.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The National Tractor Pullers Association wrapped up the Fort Recovery Grand Nationals on Saturday with two sessions at Ambassador Park.